I’ll tell ya…Memorial Day is a whole lot different when you’re spending the majority of it packing away. But luckily, we still managed to throw some fun into the mix, too.
Starting with breakfast. I mean, things always get a bit more fun when there’s cinnamon rolls involved, right?
And, no, they’re definitely not homemade. I found a can of Pillsbury ones towards the back of the fridge (still good, not expired! although let’s be real…I’d probably still eat them anyways even if they were) so I figured we’d cook ‘em up since the less food we have to move with = the better.
The morning and most of the early afternoon were spent working around the house. I know we’re moving and things are obviously going to get messy, but the unorganized “chaos” that is happening in these last couple of days is driving me crazy.
I honestly just think we’re really, really bad packers. But, hey, whatcha gonna do?
Lucas found ways to keep himself amused while we worked, like turning his Diaper Genie refills packaging into a fancy crown. Now that’s royalty, baby!
Early afternoon, my mom texted me asking if we wanted to go over for a casual BBQ, and since the food situation in our house is just sad, we gave an enthusiastic yes! We spent a couple of hours hanging out outside (it was another beautiful day!) before it was time to sit down and eat.
On the menu: grilled steaks and ribs, homemade macaroni salad, beef noodles, and corn on the cob.
Lucas wanted nothing to do with any of it except the corn on the cob. The kid is crazy about the stuff!
So note to self…stock up on corn on the cob every week from now until the end of summer.
And now, I’m getting ready to wind down and watch an episode or two of House of Cards (we finished season 1 a couple of days ago!) while eating a generous sized bowl of this delicious stuff. Mmm mmmmm.
How was your Memorial Day weekend? Do anything fun or exciting??
CARLA says
Ive moved so so so much lately I swear Im staying in this domicile until it’s…time for the old aged home :-)
Linz @ Itz Linz says
we had a busy memorial day! 5k in the morning, car show in the afternoon, and dinner at my grandma’s house with all the cousins for her birthday! so much good food! i made your cincinnati chili!
Mallory says
Oh my gosh.. That photo of him with all the corn… Just cracked up on the train. Too funny. Like a cartoon!
Danielle @ Little Mama Big Life says
We had a busy, but fun weekend too! Glad the weather worked out for the most part!
Michelle Hunt (@PeachyPalate) says
That corn photo just cracked me up! He really is corn on the cobs number one fan! :)
Britt@MyOwnBalance says
Love the crown! Casual bbqs are my favorite! No pressure and god food!
haley @Cupcakes and Sunshine says
waaaahhh those cinnamon rolls look INCREDIBLE. I want them now! YUM! I spent a few countless hours poolside this past weekend. no complaints!!
Amanda @ Slimplify Life says
Ahhh sorry I missed it, where are you moving to?!
Brynn says
Thanks to a nasty cold this past weekend I was able to spend some quality time with House of Cards. I just started season two and I am hooked. I kept doing the typical “just one more” when the episode would end.
Jenn@Mark My Miles! says
HA! I have to laugh…our toddler has a full plate of yummy options as well and still insists on none of them and fixates on one food. Too funny!
Beks says
Ugh. Moving. Sucks so bad. Especially when traveling with food. Less is more, use up what you have.
We went camping for most of the weekend, but came back on Sunday, because OMG, was it rainy and just soggy. So much mud. Not a fun way to end things. But it was a nice, low-key weekend spent mostly reading (Jurassic Park), and hanging with my Airman cousin, who rarely gets time off work. <3 So good to see him and his wife again.
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says
Haha! Lucas is too funny! We had a great weekend – we went to a Memorial Day parade, had a family BBQ and got to relax and spend some time with the babies yesterday.
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
I’m pretty sure chaos is destined to happen when you have a little toddler roaming your house while also trying to pack. I can’t even imagine so major props to you guys! I love that photo of Lucas with all of his corn. Hilarious!
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says
I miss going to my parents place for BBQs! Glad that you guys were able to enjoy the weekend amidst all the packing chaos ;-)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Packing = the WORST! I’m terrible too!
Sarah @ Sweet Miles says
When is official moving day again? Just think how worth it it will be once you’re all settled in your new home!! YAY!
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says
Moing is always a challenge! Things get messy before they get better. :-) Our Memorial Day Weekend was quiet…lots of rain so mostly indoor time.
Nikki Rader says
Bah! How adorable! I’m with him… I could put away some serious corn on the cob.
MOLLY D. says
Haha we have the same bedspread! From Overstock, right? Or at least that’s where I got mine. It’s so cute! :)
Courtney says
Haha, I think so! It was either there or Wayfair I think?? :)